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Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig

lines on the record: 35
first: 2020-04-24
most recent: 2020-09-15
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“Since the Sudan Liberation Army/Abdul Wahid remains the only armed group that is still not a party to the agreements I mentioned earlier, we reiterate our appeal to the Council member in which he resides to encourage him to join the peace and mitigate the suffering of the people around the Jebel Marra area. The Sudan looks forward to engaging constructively with the Committee in the spirit of partnership that is essential to achieving the goal of preserving the peace in Darfur, which ultimately leads to the lifting of the sanction measures. I commend the Chair of the Committee for reiterating that the sanctions are not intended to punish the Sudan.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“When some unfortunate intercommunal incidents occurred a couple of months back in Darfur, the Government took robust measures to prevent their recurrence. These measures included, but were not limited to, the deployment of 15,000 law enforcement personnel, the collection of unregulated small arms and light weapons, and encouragement of the traditional conflict-prevention mechanisms to resolve intercommunal clashes. Even though these measures have proven to be successful, a comprehensive peace would be the only solution to address any lingering challenges in Darfur. My Government submitted to the Security Council yesterday its first quarterly report on the implementation of the national plan of the Sudan for protecting civilians and requested the quarterly report to be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“Earlier this month, we submitted a delisting request, supported by the relevant information from our own investigations and from the reports of the Committee’s Panel of Experts; however, the request was put on hold. We call on those countries that requested the technical hold measure to quickly reach the same conclusion, which motivated us to make the request in the first place. Since circumstances have fundamentally changed, not only in Darfur but in the whole country, the Sudan expects nothing less than to be treated with fairness by the Security Council. My Government reaffirms its full commitment to improving the overall protection of its citizens in Darfur, in particular, and other parts of the country in general.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“My Government is committed to and will continue its quest to achieve sustainable, inclusive and lasting peace in the country. It is noteworthy that the Secretary- General has “congratulated the people of the Sudan for this historic achievement” and commended the parties to the negotiations for their “political will and determination in working towards the common objective of peace”. In this regard, the Security Council is called upon to positively react to these developments by lifting the measures it imposed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) in 2005, because these measures have become completely irrelevant, counterproductive, outdated and surpassed by developments. A positive gesture in that direction would be the delisting of the four individuals who are currently sanctioned by the Committee.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“The agreement covers key issues around security arrangements, land ownership, transitional justice, power- sharing, civilian protection and the voluntary return of internally displaced persons. It also provides for the disarming of armed combatants and the integration of their fighters into the national army or civilian life. From 3 to 5 September, the Sudan’s Prime Minister, Mr. Abdalla Hamdok, met in Addis Ababa with Abdelaziz Al-Hilu, the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North in South Kordofan. Together, they signed a declaration of principles, in which an agreement has been reached to establish negotiation workshops to resolve outstanding issues. These two agreements are considered to be a significant step in the transitional Government’s goal of resolving the root causes of the civil conflicts in the Sudan.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and expressing our confidence in your able leadership in steering the Council’s agenda during September. I also thank the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, Ambassador Sven Jürgenson, for his quarterly briefing on the Committee’s work. There have been major positive developments in Darfur since my last statement before the Committee in June (see S/2020/528). On Monday, 31 August, the Government of the Sudan and the armed groups in Darfur, Blue Nile and eastern Sudan agreed on a peace deal to end 17 years of conflict.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source
“We also reiterate our support for Libya’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. We look forward to any engagement that realizes the Libyan people’s aspiration to security, reconciliation and sustainable peace.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“Let me take this opportunity to point out that, while we are aware of some reports about the involvement of Sudanese individuals and non-State actors in the conflict in Libya, the Sudanese Government categorically denies any participation of Sudanese troops in support of the belligerent parties in Libya. On the contrary, the Sudan has repeatedly offered to form a joint military force between the Sudan and Libya to secure the borders from any illegal crossings, whether in the form of individual fighters, human traffickers or organized criminal groups. Just last week, the Sudanese Armed Forces detained 122 Sudanese nationals who were trying to illegally cross the borders to Libya, presumably to fight there or cross the Mediterranean to Europe. To conclude, the Sudan remains supportive of the Government of National Accord in Libya.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“In that regard, it is our conviction that all Libya’s neighbouring States should be engaged in any international or regional arrangements seeking to stop the fighting in Libya and save our brothers there from the scourge of war, destruction and unnecessary external interference. The neighbouring States have not only a vital interest in a peaceful Libya that lives at peace with itself and its neighbours, but also a fundamental role to play in bringing that peace to the country. The Sudan remains firm in its position that no military solution will ever put an end to the conflict in Libya. The situation in Libya is of a political nature and can be solved only through negotiation and dialogue between the parties to address their political differences through peaceful means.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“I would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for the United Nations role at that conference and for his briefing today. The Sudan attaches great importance to the political and security situation in Libya. It is not only that the two countries share borders with each other, but also because what happens in Libya can affect, positively or negatively, the national security and political stability of the Sudan. Therefore, we have been closely following the developments in the country, as well as the initiatives to narrow the differences among the various actors in Libya. We thus once again express our support for those initiatives.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“I am delivering this statement on behalf of Ms. Asma Mohamed Abdalla, Foreign Minister of the Republic of the Sudan. On behalf of the Republic of the Sudan, I congratulate Germany on assuming the Security Council presidency for the month of July and for convening this timely debate on the situation in Libya. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome His Excellency Mr. Heiko Maas, German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Sudanese people recognize and appreciate His Excellency’s visit to Khartoum as one of the first foreign visits to the Sudan after the success of its peaceful revolution. May I also take this opportunity to convey once again my Government’s thanks to Germany for successfully organizing the Sudan Partnership Conference in late June.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“That is not contested; it falls primarily in the realm of the responsibilities of the relevant national judicial organs. Against that backdrop, we reaffirm that the transitional Government of the Sudan has a firm conviction and a strong commitment to fight impunity and that it has already set out in earnest on the path to addressing the atrocities and crimes committed in Darfur, in a manner that satisfies the conscience of the nation and the Sudanese people. The promise of the December revolution that was codified in the ruling Constitutional Declaration is that there is no room for anyone to escape justice or accountability.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“It deals with addressing the roots of intercommunal conflicts, strengthening the rule of law and human rights, focusing on combating violence against women and children, ensuring access to justice and building sustainable peace on the premise that the priority in all of this lies with the Sudanese Government. The Sudan reiterates its welcome to UNITAMS, which the Government had voluntarily requested to be established as a follow-on mechanism to succeed UNAMID so as to help the Sudan achieve the goals of the transitional period in order to achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people. In conclusion, I reiterate that my Government is opening a new chapter based on close cooperation and collaboration with the international community. We affirm that the issue of combating impunity represents the noble goal of achieving justice.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“We hope and are determined to close this file in the very near future, especially in view of the implementation of the national plan of the Sudan for protecting civilians, which has now been issued as a document of the Security Council (S/2020/429). In confirmation of the transitional Government’s firm desire to implement its obligations in line with the exit of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the establishment of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), a robust national plan for the protection of civilians was deposited with the Security Council. The plan was crafted so as to be implemented with a view to meeting all international standards for the protection of civilians.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“Al-Bashir and those implicated in crimes committed in Darfur will face justice and be tried accordingly. Since the realization of comprehensive peace in the country is one of the top priorities of the transitional Government, rounds of peace talks continued with the armed struggle factions in Juba, the capital of the Republic of South Sudan. Agreement on the majority of political and security arrangements has already been achieved. Hopefully, a lasting peace agreement will be signed on 20 June. On 10 March, an agreement was signed between the Government of the Sudan and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, as a framework of cooperation to address sexual violence, and now the remarkable decrease in the number of cases and victims has been widely recognized.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“The tenets of justice are to fight and prevent impunity, ensure accountability for perpetrators and secure reparations and redress for the victims. In that context, it is necessary to emphasize the professionalism, independence and competence of the Sudanese judiciary and its ability to achieve justice in accordance with national laws, international criminal law and international humanitarian law. On 8 April, the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld the decisions of the Special Lower Court against the deposed former President, Omer Al-Bashir, by imprisoning him for two years after his conviction for corruption. The files of Mr. Al-Bashir and others were again transferred to another court by the Sudanese Public Prosecution Office on charges of undermining the democratic regime in 1989.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I assure you of our full cooperation. The Sudan has witnessed remarkable positive developments since December 2018 that have created a new political reality that will undoubtedly lead to the establishment of a system in which the values of freedom, justice and the rule of law prevail. It has been nearly 14 months since the Sudanese revolted against injustice, repression and dictatorship, longing for freedom, dignity and a decent life. That revolution’s distinct slogan is “peace, freedom, and justice”. Justice was and still is a primary goal of our Sudanese people’s revolution.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“It is noteworthy that when resolution 2508 (2020), which extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts, was adopted last February, the Council expressed its intention to establish through the resolution “clear, well identified, and measurable key benchmarks that could serve in guiding the Security Council to review measures on the Government of [the] Sudan” (resolution 2508 (2020), para. 4). We call on the Council to establish these benchmarks and outline specific areas to which these benchmarks may relate, with the ultimate objective of ending the sanctions regime.”
2020-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/528 (2020) · source
“More than 15 years ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 1591 (2005), by which sanctions were imposed. However, the sanctions have remained statically in place, despite the positive developments in the country. This is quite disturbing, as it sends a discouraging signal to the people and the Government of the Sudan that, whatever the right steps taken, sanctions will not be lifted. Lifting the sanctions would be a significant step towards improving the economic, social, and cultural conditions in the country during the transitional period. Furthermore, it would enhance the positive gains that have been achieved in the Sudan over the last few months.”
2020-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/528 (2020) · source
“The Sudanese people continue to march steadily towards building a prosperous, democratic and stable country that is at peace with itself and with its neighbours. The Security Council has a role to play in supporting the Sudanese people in the fulfilment of their aspirations and in the realization of their hopes, as well as in recognizing the sacrifices made by the Sudanese people since the start of the revolution. This is so both because the Council can make a difference and because it has an obvious intrinsic interest in preserving peace and security in the country. The situation in the Sudan has drastically changed over the past year, and the country expects no less than a positive reaction to these developments from the Security Council.”
2020-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/528 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. We also extend our appreciation to the Permanent Representative of Estonia for steering the Council’s agenda in the month of May. We also thank him in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, for presenting the 90-day report of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan (see S/2020/36), of which we have taken note. A couple of weeks ago, the Sudan celebrated the first anniversary of the overthrow of the Al-Bashir regime at the hands of the Sudanese people, who had maintained an impressive peaceful uprising for several months until the regime gave in to the pressure and stepped down.”
2020-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/528 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, the new political order in the Sudan offers a major positive paradigm shift in the relations between our country and the brotherly South Sudan. Building on that paradigm shift and on the constructive outcome of the meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, these two neighbouring countries will be able to prevent escalations of tensions or violence, resolve any communal clashes and achieve a lasting and amicable solution to the final status issue of Abyei in accordance with the agreed terms.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“A couple of weeks later, the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, which comprises high-level representatives from the two countries, met in Juba and was briefed by the Force Commander of UNISFA. The Joint Mechanism agreed on a set of arrangements designed to avoid any relapse or escalation between the communities. The Mechanism also agreed to refer the following issues to the leadership of the two countries: the increase in the number of joint police forces, the appointment of a civilian deputy head of mission, and the use and operation of the Athony airstrip. The Joint Mechanism was supposed to have held a follow-up meeting in Khartoum on 13 April 2020, but it was postponed owing to the outbreak of coronavirus disease.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“The Sudan reaffirms its commitment to all agreements signed with the Republic of South Sudan and their terms of reference, foremost of which is the agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement on temporary arrangements for the administration and security of the Abyei Area, which was signed on 20 June 2011, and the cooperation agreement between the Sudan and South Sudan of 27 September 2012. It is to be noted that the 20 June 2011 agreement remains the principal basis for negotiations on the final status of Abyei. Following a meeting last January between the President of South Sudan and the Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council of the Sudan, the two countries agreed to establish a joint mechanism to protect civilians in Abyei.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his briefing. Taking note of the report of the Secretary- General (S/2020/308) on the progress in implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), I would like to emphasize the following points. We commend UNISFA’s leadership and personnel for their efforts aimed at preserving peace and stability in Abyei. I take this opportunity to once again assure the Security Council of my Government’s support for the mission so that it may carry out its mandate and functions in an effective and efficient manner.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, the Sudan will continue to cooperate with UNAMID during the liquidation and exit phase. We stand ready to work with the international community so as to jointly achieve stability and development, not only in Darfur but in the whole of the Sudan.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“I would be remiss if I did not reflect on the challenges resulting from the designation by the United States of America of the Sudan as a State sponsoring terrorism and the effects of that designation on our economy. That is compounded by the socioeconomic difficulties the coronavirus disease pandemic poses for our economy and health infrastructure. These represent two real threats to the success of our revolution, which toppled the most notorious dictatorship in Africa. Finally, while the Security Council is conducting a full and objective evaluation of a UNAMID drawdown and coming up with options for the post- UNAMID follow-on presence, it is imperative that the Sudan be fully engaged in that process in a transparent and consultative manner.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“The region of Darfur is adjacent to volatile hotspots where terrorist organizations, such as Boko Haram, Al-Qaida, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and others, are active and illegal migration and human trafficking are rampant. For these and other reasons, it is imperative to adequately enable the Sudanese security forces to be prepared for any potential threats by lifting the sanctions. We highly appreciate the efforts of the Friends of the Sudan contact group and their ardent desire to assist in mitigating the negative impacts and heavy heritage of the deposed regime on the country’s economy. We urge the Friends of the Sudan to keep up the momentum until the convening of an international pledging conference for the Sudan and the accomplishment of its outcomes.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“It is to be recalled that when a tribal clash erupted in El Geneina, West Darfur, earlier in January, both the Vice-Chair of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council and the Prime Minister visited and stayed in the area until a robust security arrangement had been set up and non-recurrence of such incidents was assured. While we note the significant progress achieved in the overall security situation in Darfur, we are concerned about the ongoing sanctions imposed against the Sudan pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005). We strongly urge the Council to courageously reconsider those measures, particularly the restrictions imposed on the movement of arms and troops to and within Darfur.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, any deployment of United Nations police or military personnel pursuant to Chapter VII would be contrary to what has been sought by the consensus among the Sovereign Council, the Council of Ministers and the governing political parties in the Sudan. Therefore, I would like to stress that any discussion involving reference to Chapter VII will not obtain the consent of my Government. Darfur is at a key juncture in its transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. In order to make that transition as smooth as possible and avoid any security vacuum in a post-African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) configuration, my Government is fully committed to continuing its efforts to enhance security in Darfur by deploying law enforcement teams to maintain law and order.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“The Prime Minister’s letter was issued as a Security Council document (S/2020/221), and all members of the Council must have perused it. Since the Sudan voluntarily sought the assistance of the United Nations in specific areas, we implore that the follow-on mission be mandated according to arrangements that fall under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. The current situation in Darfur no longer necessitates any Chapter VII provisions. The follow-on mission should be established in a manner that respects the sovereignty, national consent and national ownership of the Sudan.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“The second week of May has been agreed as the deadline for accomplishing a settlement that is viable, sustainable and responsive to the aspirations of all people. It is further worth mentioning that the peace negotiations are now continuing between partners — not adversaries — as the leaders of the armed groups are part and parcel of the change that has taken place in the country. Against the backdrop of those positive developments and the constantly improving situation on the ground in Darfur, Prime Minister Hamdok sent a letter to the President of the Security Council and the Secretary-General on 27 February, detailing the strategic areas in which the Sudan requires assistance from the United Nations and the wider international community.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“The Government has already put in place a comprehensive strategy to enhance the protection of civilians in Darfur, address the root causes of the conflict, promote human rights and build sustainable peace. It is worth mentioning that peace is a key priority for the transitional Government and a cornerstone in the Constitutional Document, which governs the transitional period in the country. My Government has been engaging for several months in tireless and ceaseless negotiations with the various Sudanese factions in order to reach a comprehensive peace in the Sudan. At a joint meeting on 18 March, the Sovereign Council, the Council of Ministers and the political forces agreed on a matrix that sets timetables in seven key areas, topmost of which is the realization of peace.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“The overall security situation in Darfur has largely been stable. The Security Council, in resolution 2495 (2019), adopted on 31 October, reflected that reality when it welcomed the steady improvement in the security conditions in Darfur. The transitional Government of the Sudan is doing its utmost to safeguard Darfur’s stability by, inter alia, preventing intercommunal conflicts and promoting the culture of peace and coexistence. The primary responsibility for protecting civilians in Darfur and elsewhere in the country lies with the Government of the Sudan. In that regard, my Government is able and willing to perform all of its responsibilities.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“At the outset, allow me, Mr. President, to congratulate you and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to express our appreciation for the Permanent Representative of China for his able leadership in steering the Council’s agenda during the exceptionally difficult month of March. In addition, we thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, for their briefings. The Sudan has taken note of the special report by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/2020/202). While we welcome some of the suggestions and recommendations contained therein, I would like to highlight the following points.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source